The International Player Pathway product has inked a two-year deal to stay in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints and K Charlie Smyth have agreed on a two-year deal to keep the Newry, Ireland native in the Big Easy through 2027.
The New Orleans Saints took a major risk on Tuesday when they waived rookie kicker Charlie Smyth. Smyth had to pass through waivers after a strong training camp.
However, this may not be the last we see of him. On Tuesday, every team in the NFL had to cut their roster from 90 players to 53. Among the casualties for the New Orleans Saints was Charlie Smyth, a rookie kicker out of Northern Ireland.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The New Orleans Saints squeaked out a win in their first preseason on a game-winning field goal from Charlie Smyth. The offense, in particular, was sloppy for the black and gold in their first real game action. Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler both had some highlights, but the running game never found much traction.
Charlie Smyth, an Irish Gaelic football player who had never played American football but signed with the Saints this offseason, had quite a debut in the NFL.
The New Orleans Saints opened their 2024 preseason this past weekend with a narrow win over the Arizona Cardinals. It was not a pretty victory, but rookie k kicker Charlie Smyth hit a game-winning kick to finish off Arizona on the closing moments. There were some highs and lows for New Orleans on both sides of the ball.
The kicker battle for the New Orleans Saints is heating up. training camp has raised the pressure on Blake Grupe. First-year international boot Charlie Smyth has been impressive at times, and he clearly has a big leg.
Position battles are revving up for the New Orleans Saints. Oddly enough, the kicker battle has actually been one that fans are watching closely this offseason.
Smyth booted a 62-yard field goal with ease on Sunday. On the 10th day of training camp, New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth booted a 62-yard field goal, the longest so far of training camp.
The 2024 kicking competition is in full swing for the New Orleans Saints. Well, maybe, it is in full kick? Regardless, the pressure is heating up on both kickers in Blake Grupe and Charlie Smyth. Smyth is a big leg as a rookie that is trying to find a starting job as he enters pro football.
The NFL offseason is a rollercoaster for many players. Being on the roster bubble can be difficult, and position battles will truly begin to rev up over the next few months around the league.